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A Community Solar Garden (CSG) is a large array of solar (PV) panels that you can subscribe to instead of putting panels on your roof. The electricity generated by the CSG goes into the Xcel Energy grid and your portion is calculated. You pay for your subscription and are credited for your solar production as a line item on your Xcel bill.

MNCS offers you electricity at a cost less than you currently pay. With a few simple steps, you can power your home, business or organization with solar energy - saving you 10% on your monthly electricity costs.

MNCS offers you electricity at a cost less than you currently pay. With a few simple steps, you can power your home, business or organization with solar energy - saving you 10% on your monthly electricity costs.

A Community Solar Garden (CSG) is a large array of solar (PV) panels that you can subscribe to instead of putting panels on your roof. The electricity generated by the CSG goes into the Xcel Energy grid and your portion is calculated. You pay for your subscription and are credited for your solar production as a line item on your Xcel bill.

What is a Community Solar Garden (CSG)?

A Community Solar Garden (CSG) is a large array of solar (PV) panels that you can subscribe to instead of putting panels on your roof. The electricity generated by the CSG goes into the Xcel Energy grid and your portion is calculated. You pay for your subscription and are credited for your solar production as a line item on your Xcel bill. Xcel pays a premium for the solar energy, so you are credited more than you pay, resulting in immediate savings for you. In year 1 of your subscription, you will save 10% on your electricity. Learn more

Free To Join

No up-front costs or hidden fees at any point during your subscription. Learn more

CSGs benefit you and your neighbors.

The More xcel rates increase, the more you save

Future savings depend on Xcel rate changes. The more Xcel rates increase, the more you save. Xcel’s rates have increased at 2.75% over the last 20 years, 4% over the last decade, and 5.5% in 2016. Learn More

any Xcel customer can subscribe

Subscriptions are open to anyone with an Xcel Energy account, including homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits. Subscribe Here

ENVIRONMENTal benefits

While future savings depends on Xcel rate changes, the environmental impact does not. A 10,000 kWh CSG subscription will avoid CO2 emissions equivalent to over 16,000 miles driven, or 170 trees planted each year. Learn More

Subscription Process

MNCS will work with you to determine the best solar option for your energy needs. Begin by submitting your contact information and we will follow up to guide you through our simple process. It’s just three easy steps to start using low-cost, clean energy.